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1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R577 VAJ

R577 VAJ

1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 101,696 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA COROLLA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/05/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/05/2013)
Recorded Mileage
101,696 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/05/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/05/2013
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1332cc

R577 VAJ Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2012
  • 101,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R577 VAJ Mileage History

  1. 02/05/200680,818 mi
  2. 24/04/200787,765 mi+6,947 mi
  3. 01/05/200892,151 mi+4,386 mi
  4. 29/04/200995,184 mi+3,033 mi
  5. 04/05/201097,675 mi+2,491 mi
  6. 04/05/201199,885 mi+2,210 mi
  7. 04/05/2012101,696 mi+1,811 mi
  8. 04/05/2012101,696 mi

Average of roughly 3,475 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R577 VAJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 20:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R577 VAJ) between May 2006 and May 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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FAIL
ADVISORY